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 *
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package org.workhorse.bind;

/**
 * @author Brennan Spies
 *
 * <p>Interface representing a method of binding an object to its
 * environment in such a way that it is referenceable from anywhere
 * within the WorkHorse runtime.</p>
 */
public interface Binding<T> 
{
	/**
	 * Binds a service for later retrieval.
	 * @param object The service to bind
	 */
	public void bind(T object);
	
	/**
	 * Removes the binding.
	 */
	public void unbind();
	
	/**
	 * Retrieves the service from the binding.
	 * @return The service
	 */
	public T get();
}
